Review: 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' is a fun fantasy video game comic come to life

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World   PG 13            

            Michael Cera (Superbad, Youth in Revolt) plays the 'y generation hipster' Canadian garage band star of Sex BaBomb in this alternative comic book turned feature film, 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World'. Edgar Wright directs the hyper kinetic comedy action as Scott juggles girlfriends and buddies, and life in general but doesn't find true meaning until Ramona comes along. Problem is Ramona has '7 evil exes' or ex lovers, (one of them is not a 'boy' friend) who Pigrim must defeat in battle through elaborate choreographed video game like action. Just as John Hughes films like 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Weird Science' defined 'my generation' this one could very well define the next. Not as bittersweet as say, 'Adventureland' and definitely one up on 'Superbad', the audience even applauded as the end credits rolled. Has some of the indie rock pop scene like in 'Nick and Nora' and now decade old 'Ghost World' another excellent comic adaptation. Visuals likened to 'Across the Universe' meets 'Tron' meets 'Weird Science'. And all people named Ramona are cool. Really. At least this time they're finally saying it is in Canada instead of pretending like Toronto is New York. Still really there is nothing bad about this movie. Younger children might not get it, but there is enough visual candy to keep them interested. This is more for disenchanted '20 something' struggling alternative band fans. Also the liberal use of 'dimensions' will boggle the mind. It's a comic con, hipster, costume play fan's dream story too. The best so far of the year. 
Review by Adam Browne